Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV) "The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.’"

1 Peter 2:9 (NIV) "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."

Hebrews 4:16 (NIV) "Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

Psalm 34:18 (NIV) "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

Isaiah 6:8 (NIV) "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’"

2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) "For we live by faith, not by sight."